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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. #17-3940 JASON AND ANELISE PETERSON, 4105 HIGHWOOD ROAD, VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6775 — Continued assumption was that it was originally pulled into the structure and now it appears as a bump -out. Applebaum stated while that might be excluded from the definition of a structural encroachment, it is assuming a normal 10 -foot setback. Applebaum commented it is a little unsettling how close the structure is to the property line. Applebaum stated the revised plan has now extended the house another four to six feet into the average lakeshore setback. Applebaum stated being that the entire structure is so tall, it will be like living next to a billboard. In addition, according to current City Code, the two bottom decks could be screened in at a future time without any additional approvals from the City, which would really block their view. Applebaum noted the upper deck will be approximately 30 feet off the ground. Walsh noted the height of the house without the garage meets the 30 -foot number. Because the house is attached to the garage, it requires a variance. Applebaum indicated that is his understanding as well. Seals asked if the egress wells are 1.2 feet away from the property line. Barnhart indicated that is what is shown on the drawings. Seals asked if the 1.3 is the fireplace. Barnhart stated it is. Applebaum commented the structure keeps getting closer to the property line and that the egress wells are for a fifth bedroom, which was also not shown on the original plans. Walsh noted the new home will be located further away from the lake. Applebaum pointed out the existing house is 18 feet tall but that it is located closer to the lake. Gary Germnudsen, 4101 Highwood Road, stated he and his wife are concerned about some of the encroachments and that they had requested some stakes be placed so they know where the 75 -foot setback and the average lakeshore setback is, and that has not happened. Germnudsen stated the encroachment into the average lakeshore setback has increased, which will impact his sightlines further. Germnudsen noted the house is actually over three stories high due to some crawl space being built into the foundation. Germnudsen pointed out his sightlines from the deck. Germnudsen stated he will be looking at their deck since it is three levels high, and that he would recommend the decks be eliminated or move the house back nine feet. Germnudsen commented the applicant is more concerned about his deck than he is for the 75 -foot setback or for their sightlines. Dankey stated she has driven past this area and that they are difficult lots. Dankey commented everyone will need to learn how to get along. Crosby asked if the third floor deck services the master bedroom. Page 9 of 12